I used to love this girl I used to think she was the world I tried to sneak a kiss one day But mother caught us I hate it when it goes that way Her momma said that I couldn't hold her Till she was older By then it was over I met another girl She was prettier than a pearl But I couldn't understand Why she wouldn't take my hand Why she wouldn't take my hand Yeah She was the only girl I'd ever known She was the only girl, therefore she's number one Her momma said it was ok For us to get married someday But she said I couldn't hold her Till she's older By then it was over (Music for about a minute) I used to love this girl I used to think she was the world I tried to sneak a kiss one day But mother caught us I hate it when it goes that way Her momma said That I couldn't hold her Till she was older By then it was over (Music till the end) --- .